Odon Creamery Resumes Work Under Association Control
The Odon Creamery resumed operations after the manager and lessee C. E. Pershing disappeared. The Odon Creamery Association owns the plant and decided to run it themselves rather than lease it. J. W. Lawrence named manager. fifty six stockholders. Milo Smiley president. Fred W. Shaffer secretary and treasurer.
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TheOdon Creamery
C. E. Pershing
Odon Creamery Association
J. W. Lawrence
Milo Smiley
Fred W. Shaffer
Snyder Leaves Washington for New Albany Residence
The Rev. W. E. Snyder presiding elder of the United Brethren Church Indiana conference leaves Washington to reside in New Albany. He is known for his energetic church work and moderate preaching style. He will continue work in the Indiana conference and visit Washington occasionally, with Mrs. Snyder sharing his notable amiable circle.
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W. E. Snyder
United Brethren Church
Indiana
Washington
New Albany
Mr. Snyder
Snyder
Trades Farm for Odon Property Trade in Elmore Township
The Odon Realty Co. arranged a swap this week in which Chas. Hazzard exchanged a forty acre farm near Bellview church in Elmore township to J. M. Winkelpleck for property on South Spring Street. The consideration totaled $5,500.
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Odon Realty Co
Chas. Hazzard
Bellview Church
Elmore Township
J. M. Winkelpleck
South Spring Street
Birthday Surprise for Jane Core at 44th Anniversary
A large group of friends and relatives surprised Mr. Core last Sunday for his 44th birthday. Poor weather and high water kept many from attending but a sumptuous dinner and afternoon of games followed, with guests wishing him many more happy anniversaries.
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Jane Core
Mr. Core
I O O F Lodge Holds Noteworthy Meeting and Banquet
The I O O F Lodge of this city held an interesting Wednesday night meeting at the hall with good talks and special music. After business, members gathered at McBride's restaurant for a banquet. A large crowd attended, and the event was praised as one of the best in some time.
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I. O. O. F Lodge
McBride’s
Meeting of 1.0.0. F Lodges in Washington
A meeting of the 1.0.0. F Lodges of Daviess county will be held in Washington on February 25 with grand state officers present. The purpose is to stimulate interest and grow membership. Washington lodge plans extensive entertainment. meeting starts in the afternoon and degree work will be conferred in the evening. Several from this city will attend.
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Daviess County
Washington
Rexall Store Coupon Cash Offer
The Rexall Store invites customers to cash in coupons dated January 27 for full cash value next Wednesday the 10th. Save coupons for each purchase this month to realize value in the following month.
Southern Indiana Poultry Association Holds Meeting
The Southern Indiana Poultry Association members will meet at Danner's store tonight. All members and those interested in the poultry industry are urged to attend.
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Southern Indiana Poultry Ass’n
Danner’s
Old Fashioned Country Dance at Finn Cooper Home
A country dance was held Tuesday night at Finn Cooper's home south of town with a large crowd enjoying music by Newton Waskum. Cooper led a hay wagon trip for attendees and the evening was described as enjoyable by all.
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Finn Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Newton Waskum
Regina Hexphone Installed at Odon Drug Co
The Odon Drug Co. has purchased a Regina Hexphone for 250 dollars. The automatic machine is showcased behind plate glass, reproducing four minute records with remarkable fidelity. The store reports strong interest as customers enjoy the latest music selections.
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Odon Drug Co
Regina
Haslers Host Friends Gathering Near Scotland
Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Hasler entertained Friday night at their home near Scotland with guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jamison, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dobbs, Mr. and Mrs. David Asdell, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. McElroy, Mr. and Mrs. Abe McElroy, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Dobbins, Margaret Dobbins, and Martha Summerville. Refreshments of apples, cider ice cream, and cake were served.
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O. T. Hasler
Scotland
J. C. Jamison
W. E. Dobbs
David Asdell
Theo. Henderson
S.S. McElroy
Abe McElroy
L. O. Dobbins
Margaret Dobbins
Martha Summerville
Card of Thanks for Sarah’s Bereavement
We express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance and sympathy during the bereavement and burial of our sister Sarah.
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Sarah
Local Idle News and Traverses From Odon Area
Reports from Odon and nearby towns include residents visiting relatives in Lyons TerRE Haute and Shoals. Moves include Geo Myers shipping birds to Indianapolis for a poultry show and a bridge washout near Washington delaying trains. The M E church revival continues attracting crowds as White River rises nearby.
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Geo. Myers
Indianapolis
Stabbing Affair in Washington Involves Two Telephone Managers
George W. Dyke of Central Union Telephone slashed in a knife attack by Robert McCrary of the Automatic Telephone on Third Street after a dispute over telephone matters. Dyke sustained a four inch hip gash and a back coat slash. McCrary arrested on assault and battery with intent to kill, released on $1,000 bond. Preliminary hearing set for February 13. Both men married and financially tangled in rival firms.
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George W. Dyke
Central Union Telephone Company
Washington
Robert McCrary
The
Automatic Telephone Company
Third Street
McCrary
Duke
Automatics Company
Free Concert for Ladies at Colon Drug Co
The Colon Drug Co invites the ladies of Colon and vicinity to a free concert on Wednesday evening February 10. A special Regina Hexaphone program will be performed starting at 7 15. The lineup includes national military band selections, solos, a Venetian trio, and an Edison Light Opera Co. selection.
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Colon Drug Co
Colon
Regina
Tipperary
Hindermyer
Sousa
the Palace of Dreams
Phillips
Watson Paige
Edison Light Opera Co
National Promenade Band
School Notes Promote Institute and Spelling Contests
Veale township teachers plan a February 20 institute at Pleasant Hill school with a township contest in the afternoon. About 140 took the recent exam, the largest in state history. Illinois held a statewide spelling contest. boys won first and third, a girl second. The State Superintendent urges support for the Red Cross Lincoln Fund with a 1915 target of one penny per child.
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Veale Township
Pleasant Hill
Oscar Booker
Hawes
Roscoe Myers
Columbia
Illinois
Indiana
Society of the Red Cross
Abraham Lincoln
State Department of Public Instruction
Illness and church notices from local area
Mrs. Anna Nolly is very sick and lives with her daughter Mrs. Seth Cunningham two miles south of Odon. Mrs. Sam Kinnaman reports her brother in Clinton Mar. suffered a paralytic stroke with no hopes of recovery. Rev. C E Bailes of Martinsville will preach at Mt Olive church Saturday night Sunday and Sunday night with cordial invitation to all.
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White River
Plainville Road
Goshorn School House
Anna Nolly
Seth Cunningham
Odon
Sam Kinnaman
Clinton, Mar
C. E. Bailes
Martinsville
Mt. Olive Church
Our Man About Town on Public Dinners and the Post Office
Observations note the challenges at the general delivery window the postmaster faces daily. Families and children call for mail, but often there is none to deliver and staff must avoid rummaging through boxes. The piece defends postmasters against accusations of discourtesy and emphasizes mail accumulation.
Story Delay Delays New Serial Chapter
The paper reports the serial story The Case of Lady Breadstore failed to arrive in time due to transit delays. It has been shipped and is expected to appear in next week's issue with readers urged to follow the evening chapters.
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Lady Breadstore
Jane Baile Celebrates 70th Birthday at East Odon
Mrs. Jane Baile observed her 70th birthday with a dinner at her home in East Odon on January 7. All children except Andrew attended, including James Baile of Kurtz, Mrs. Arthur Phipps of Elmore township, and Ele Baile of Bunkum. The text notes a local promotion by Odon Drug Co using a daily sales draw to determine which day of the month will refund purchases, a method generating much interest.
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Jane Baile
Andrew
Ineast Odon
Odon Drug Co
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